Design Engineer / Project Engineer / Mechanical Design Engineer required to join a well-established engineering company based in Kettering, Northamptonshire. The successful Project Engineer will be responsible for managing the engineering and technical aspects of projects from initial concept through to design, manufacturing, testing, and commissioning, working closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver tailored solutions. The Project Engineer will have experience in sheet metal and fabricated product design, with skills in 3D and 2D CAD, ideally SolidWorks and AutoCAD, as well as experience in special purpose machinery, conveyors, or similar engineered equipment. Package Salary £50,000 depending on experience Pension Benefits package Role Produce arrangement drawings in 3D and/or 2D for projects and sales Integrate products such as conveyors, structures, and ancillary equipment with third-party machinery into complete plant layouts Work with sales and project teams to finalise layouts and gain customer approval before project launch Design, model, and detail products for manufacture using SolidWorks Create and manage BOMs within the MRP system Produce and maintain technical documents, manuals, and specifications Attend site to take or verify measurements Support manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and testing activities on site when required Improve existing designs and processes for efficiency and cost reduction Work closely with the Head of Projects and Project Managers to ensure successful project delivery Requirements Experience as a Design Engineer, Project Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, or similar role within mechanical or manufacturing engineering Experience in sheet metal and fabricated product design is essential Experience in special purpose machinery or conveyor design is desirable Proficient in SolidWorks 2024 and AutoCAD 2D Understanding of electrical engineering Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards HNC or equivalent qualification in mechanical or manufacturing engineering Must be able to commute to Kettering